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slotcarman12078
08-21-2009, 09:46 PM
P.S. Randy, are those pillows on the backs of them cars?
Is that just in case they make a wrong move while being passed by a Mopar?

Rich :dude:

That's part of the rear end explosion recall fix there Rich.. Pay no mind to the fluffy pillows!!:lol: Looking great there RM! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

win43
08-21-2009, 10:52 PM
NICECARS!!!
(NICE)

bobhch
08-21-2009, 11:34 PM
NICECARS!!!
(NICE)

Yes they are! I see the shine the windows Hilltop trick and some fine paint and decals layed down. :eek: So nice my eyes are gonna pop out soon from gawking at them so long................loooooooooooooong....*POP* Ouch that hurt @@ <---"my eyes laying on the floor" Watch your step please!!

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/014-5.jpg[/QUOTE]

Bob...that drag race set up is Keen-0-fantastic-0...zilla

tjd241
08-21-2009, 11:47 PM
Real nice RM... Good pair of Pintos. I had a Pinto. Sport model with the stripes and better handling package, etc... Cragers... Ran good too. WTG Randy... :thumbsup::thumbsup: nd

WesJY
08-22-2009, 01:34 AM
DANG!! SWEET LOOKERS!!! :thumbsup:

Wes

resinmonger
08-22-2009, 02:09 PM
Real Pintos never looked this good! Mega awesome job building up that pair, Hilltop! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

1976Cordoba
08-22-2009, 03:14 PM
That's a deep shine on them Pintos too :eek:

I just decaled a Pinto a couple weeks back and put the Jasper Powered sticker on the trunk just like Randy has done . . . guess it's a good place for it. :p

satellite1
08-24-2009, 04:30 PM
wow, they look perfect :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Hilltop Raceway
08-27-2009, 12:33 AM
Here's the Monte Carlo I was trying to strip. I needed to get all the tampos off for a smooth body. The tampos will show through, unless you remove them or sand it flat...

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/011-4.jpg

I removed the roof struts, filled in the flaps

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/010-5.jpg

The black wouldn't come off without a lot of work, so I just primed it all. Also added some front and back necessities

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/004-7.jpg

I'm hoping to work out the details on a major sponsorship for this car. Just hope the color works with their logo. Also, I'd like to give a big shout out to Rick, a rep at Comp Cams, down around the Memphis area, for sending the boys a goodie package, Thanks bud!!! RM

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/004-6.jpg

kiwidave
08-27-2009, 12:57 AM
Looking great! Did you make that rear wing?

tjd241
08-27-2009, 07:58 AM
I like the nascar turned funnycar... but I have a one track mind... Love the car in the background with the doggy dish hubs.... That's like the ones I use here at Land HO! nd :thumbsup::thumbsup:

tomhocars
08-27-2009, 09:25 AM
Randy,Stop putting those 55's in the background.. Tom

XracerHO
08-27-2009, 09:36 AM
RM, Nice to see a great pair of Ford Pinto Dragsters and really like the large hood ornament on the LL Monte Carlo but love the classic two tone 55 in the background. PS. can't wait for the next Pinto coming out of the shop. ..RL

win43
08-27-2009, 11:15 AM
Looks MUCH better in drag :rolleyes: :jest:

Hilltop Raceway
08-27-2009, 12:04 PM
Looking great! Did you make that rear wing?

Thanks guys!!! Final details and sponsors are working out. KW, I believe that rear wing was from a Jada VW diecast. I had to rework it a little. Now I have made em out of credit cards, good way to get rid of the cards!!!
Tom, Does seeing a 55 kinda bring a tear to your eye??? RM

slotcarman12078
08-27-2009, 06:11 PM
Amazing work as per usual from the Hilltop Boys!!! That 55 in the background looks like a Tom S. look alike!! The 2nd looks just as sweet as the first!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Hilltop Raceway
08-28-2009, 03:00 PM
WooHoo!!! Got the details worked out!!! Glad to have the Mountain Dew/Pepsi folks come on aboard. Considering the soft drinks these guys drink, it was a kinda no brainer...RM

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/011-5.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/007-9.jpg

Lifelike body running an AFX chassis, some Vincent wheels, hugging the ground...

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/011-6.jpg

WesJY
08-28-2009, 03:05 PM
OOHHH!! thats so awesome!! i love mountain dew!! it really looks good there man!

is it a decal or sticker or ?

Wes

slotcarman12078
08-28-2009, 04:47 PM
Dang, that came out freakin' nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you picked up a new sponsor!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

kiwidave
08-28-2009, 07:03 PM
Nice! Looks fast standing still. Like the wheelie bars.

slotcarman12078
08-28-2009, 07:26 PM
Oooops!! Forgot to give kudos to the slick multi color paintjob!! Another huge leap ahead in the taping department!!! Wicked nice!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

joez870
08-28-2009, 07:58 PM
I'd do the DEW in that car ANY day, Randy! What a beauty! :thumbsup:

Hilltop Raceway
08-28-2009, 09:03 PM
Thanks guys!!!
Wes, I hate give away my secret decal supplier but here goes. The Mountain Dew is not a decal or sticker. It's made from the thin plastic wrap from a 16 oz. Mountain Dew bottle. If you like Mountain Dew as much as I do, you probably got one in your hand. I cut the logo out, used one of those school glue sticks to apply some adhesive to the back and stuck her on. I used tape for the windows and head/tail lights, paint pen for the hood pens, then clearcoated it.
KD, the wheelie bar is from a HW's diecast...RM

WesJY
08-28-2009, 09:19 PM
Thanks guys!!!
Wes, I hate give away my secret decal supplier but here goes. The Mountain Dew is not a decal or sticker. It's made from the thin plastic wrap from a 16 oz. Mountain Dew bottle. If you like Mountain Dew as much as I do, you probably got one in your hand. I cut the logo out, used one of those school glue sticks to apply some adhesive to the back and stuck her on. I used tape for the windows and head/tail lights, paint pen for the hood pens, then clearcoated it.
KD, the wheelie bar is from a HW's diecast...RM

DANG!!! you come up with a awesome ideas!!! never thought of it. SLOT CAR GURU!!!! :)

Thanks man.
Wes

win43
08-28-2009, 09:30 PM
YAHOO!!!!!!!!!

MOUNTAIN DEW

yankee_3b
08-28-2009, 09:34 PM
Now we know how the boys can crank out so many beauties...there juiced up on Mountain Dew! WOW! What an incredible job!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

bobhch
08-28-2009, 11:45 PM
Randy,

That is some nice eye Pop-ing multi-color paint & Dew decal job! Skim-a-ra-dinky- dink- a rooooooooooooooooooo!!!

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/011-5.jpg

Bob...:hat: Bet you got the color scheme from the party DUDE? :hat:...zilla

coach61
08-29-2009, 05:24 AM
just when the doc says zero caffine....or i could say I'm all jacked up on moutian dew what ya gonna do about it old man?

1976Cordoba
08-29-2009, 10:36 AM
Randy that is such a better use for those Life Like NAS-BLOBS :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I once did the label and glue stick trick on a 1/24th scale model. I made a Reese's peanut butter cup sponsored Camaro short tracker :woohoo: Back in about 1985 or 1986. Still have the car here in the cave.

Your stuff always turns out amazing.

tjd241
08-29-2009, 12:02 PM
I cut the logo out, used one of those school glue sticks to apply some adhesive...RM

In so many ways it's not even funny. Except of course when you build a FUNNY Car!! Awesome build ...just awesome. :thumbsup::thumbsup: nd

resinmonger
08-30-2009, 02:47 AM
Randy, that is the best looking and fastest Moountain Dew can around! I see that two-tones were just not enough challenge so you had to step it up to three! Man, you put the chinning bar at pole vault height!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Guidepin
08-30-2009, 03:04 PM
Inspirational to say the least! :):thumbsup::thumbsup:GK

martybauer31
08-30-2009, 06:13 PM
THAT is one spicy meatball right there my man! FANTASTIC!

videojimmy
09-01-2009, 09:46 AM
Randy rules!

XracerHO
09-02-2009, 12:05 PM
Randy,
Awesome build and labelling idea!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Like those chrome rims and the Outlaw build, still is impressive!! ..RL

Bill Hall
09-02-2009, 02:11 PM
Curse you Hilltop! You wiley bastage!

Now every time I recycle a durn bottle or other container with a film lable...I have to scout it for slot car potential!

Great process and car Randy, simplistic and gorgeous.

Typical!

desototjets
09-03-2009, 05:19 PM
Great work, Randy!

I like that new banner you have hanging in the shop.

Hilltop Raceway
09-04-2009, 04:50 PM
Now every time I recycle a durn bottle or other container with a film lable...I have to scout it for slot car potential!


Hey Bill, Next time you open one of those Trojan packages, save it. It's cellophane I think, maybe you can use it...:p:p RM

roadrner
09-04-2009, 07:08 PM
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

DesertSlot
09-04-2009, 07:21 PM
Just make sure you use new rubber.

fordcowboy
09-10-2009, 08:22 PM
awsome car i love it. lp

Hilltop Raceway
09-15-2009, 08:43 PM
Part of the deal with Mountain Dew, was a mandatory yellow build. How could I say no to yellow??? So, the boys worked up this Lifelike Dodge to fit an AFX chassis. Added a few options as per usual, just trying to keep up with the Wes's of the world...RM

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/009-4.jpg

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv333/kwikdeals2/011-8.jpg

bobhch
09-15-2009, 08:54 PM
I want to be the first to say.....that rear Mopar spoiler is a great idea the way you made it Randy!

Bob...saved the rest for everyone else...zilla

WesJY
09-15-2009, 09:24 PM
I like the way you made the spoiler.. will you reveal the secret or will have to send a undercover to your shop and find out!! LOL!! :thumbsup:

Wes

slotcarman12078
09-15-2009, 09:59 PM
Lightning strikes twice with the Dew sponsorship!!! Me being on the lower economic tier will force me to seek sponsorship from Mountain Thunder (the Walmart brand of the dew) if I'm going to compete!! :tongue::jest: :hat:

Nice job Randy, and that yellow is mellow!! Urrmm.. mello yellow car?? Hmmmm...

yankee_3b
09-15-2009, 10:58 PM
WOW!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

win43
09-16-2009, 11:45 PM
YAHOO ....... DOING THE DEW (doing the dew) again

joez870
09-17-2009, 07:57 AM
* two guys overheard at the parts counter*

"...and he takes the crappiest bodies imaginable and turns them into pure rolling art!."
"Yeah, If I could bottle his imagicnation, I could be rich!"

Randy, they could have only been talking about you.
Another real beauty, hey! :thumbsup:

Guidepin
09-19-2009, 02:43 AM
Randy please keep DEWING what you DEW DEW best. :thumbsup::thumbsup:GK

kiwidave
09-19-2009, 08:02 AM
Looks fast sitting still. The finish looks excellent. What's the plan for the Datsun????